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The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel…
Money-losing Mitsubishi says executives will take pay cuts
TOKYO (AP) — Mitsubishi Motors told its shareholders Thursday that its top executives are taking pay cuts to share responsibility for the Japanese automaker’s financial losses.
Asia Today: Beijing's daily cases drop but Seoul's increase
BEIJING (AP) — China’s capital Beijing reported a decline in newly confirmed cases of coronavirus Thursday as the city continued to press stricter measures to contain a new outbreak.
India cautions China against untenable sovereignty claims
NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Thursday cautioned China against making "exaggerated and untenable claims" on the sovereignty of the Galvan Valley area even as both nations tried to end a standoff in the high Himalayan r…
The Latest: Virus infections continue steady rise in S Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported 59 COVID-19 cases as infections steadily rise in the capital area where half the country’s 51 million people live.
The Latest: Australia universities plan for foreigner return
CANBERRA, Australia — The two universities in Australia’s capital plan to fly in 350 foreign students as the country’s international education sector reopens after the coronavirus lockdown.
California police investigate reports of nooses in city park
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland police say they found five ropes hanging from trees in a busy city park. The mayor referred to them as nooses Wednesday and said they were being investigated as a hate crime.
The Latest: Beijing reports slowing in new coronavirus cases
BEIJING — China’s capital has reported a decline in newly confirmed coronavirus cases as the city continues to press stricter measures to contain a new outbreak.
Mexico posts more high virus numbers, acknowledges plateau
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's coronavirus cases continued to increase at near-record levels Wednesday, as officials acknowledged the country is on a plateau with few signs of decrease, even as the economy starts reop…
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Officer charged with murder for shooting Rayshard Brooks
US broadcasting chief fires agency heads in major reshuffle
WASHINGTON (AP) — The new chief of U.S.-funded international broadcasting on Wednesday fired the heads of at least three outlets he oversees and replaced their boards with allies, in a move likely to raise fears th…
AP Analysis: N. Korea's dramatic bang part of measured plan
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Only two years ago, the leaders of North and South Korea shared drinks, laughs and vows for peace during three highly orchestrated summits that lowered fears of war that had risen as Pyong…
Deadly clash in the Himalayas ups ante for China and India
NEW DELHI (AP) — India and China sought Wednesday to deescalate tensions after flexing their muscles in a clash along a disputed border high in the Himalayas that left 20 Indian soldiers dead.
Couple accused of killing son by forcing him to drink water
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado couple accused of killing their 11-year-old son by forcing him to drink large amounts of water are facing several charges, including child abuse and first-degree murder.
Probe: Kobe Bryant pilot may have become disoriented in fog
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in thick fog, killing Kobe Bryant and seven other passengers, reported the aircraft was ascending when it actually was heading for the ground, federal inv…
Texts show timeline leading to Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in thick fog northwest of Los Angeles in January, killing Kobe Bryant and seven other passengers, may have become disoriented in thick fog, according to a…